2007 House Bill 4819

Establish missing “endangered senior” protocols

Introduced in the House

May 23, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To require a law enforcement agency that receives a report from a family member or guardian of a missing “endangered senior,” meaning one who may have trouble returning home without assistance, to prepare a report within five hours, distribute it to other nearby law enforcement agencies and broadcasters, and begin an investigation. The person who filed the original report would be required to notify the authorities when the senior is found.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

Oct. 9, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 10, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 11, 2007

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 16, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Dec. 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.